8/30 Unit 1 Quiz

What does the term "Temperament" refer to?

• A person's or animal's nature, especially as it affects their behavior

• A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement

• Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large

• A person who dislikes humankind

Which of the following best describes a "Paradox"?

• A person's or animal's nature

• A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement

• Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large

• A person who dislikes humankind

What does "Formidable" mean?

• A person's or animal's nature

• A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement

• Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large

• A person who dislikes humankind

Who is a "Misanthrope"?

• A person who dislikes humankind

• A person who is carefree and not serious

• A person who is concerned with existence

• A person who ridicules others

What does "Dissipate" mean?

• To ridicule

• To disappear

• To be taken away from or given away

• To exist in something as a permanent attribute

What is the meaning of "Existential"?

• Carefree and not serious

• Concerned with existence, especially human existence

• Lacking interest or excitement

• Inspiring fear or respect

Which word means "carefree and not serious"?

• Formidable

• Frivolous

• Inherent

• Misanthrope

What does "Deride" mean?

• To ridicule

• To disappear

• To be taken away from or given away

• To exist in something as a permanent attribute

What does "Inalienable" mean?

• Unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor

• Existing in something as a permanent attribute

• Lacking interest or excitement

• Inspiring fear or respect

What does "Inherent" mean?

• Unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor

• Existing in something as a permanent attribute

• Lacking interest or excitement

• Inspiring fear or respect